1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Greasy to Dull
Vitreous and Pearly
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2140.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
1.1.12 Density
2.6 g/cm32.8-2.9 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant